Tzionim Klaliym

Tzionim Klaliym, also known as the General Zionists, were a liberal political party of Israel from 1922 to 8 May 1961. Their views were aligned with Central European culture, and they supported Chaim Weizmann as leader of Israel.

History
Tzionim Klaliym was made up of Zionists who had not chosen to join any other party, and they became identified with liberal and middle class beliefs in private property and capitalism. In 1949 they entered the first elections for the Knesset, having 5.2% of the vote and seven seats. In 1951 they won 20 seats, but in 1955 they regressed down to 13 seats, and in 1961 it dissolved.